When talking about value adding – a subject becoming more and more important to farmers in particular (especially when the maize price is entrenching itself well below the R1,000 per ton mark) – the conversation often starts and end at milling. It should really start with cleaning and storage, the minimum any farmer can do […]
Value adding to maize part 2
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
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Value adding to maize Part 1
How Ethanol is Made – Courtesy the “Renewable Fuels Association” The production of ethanol or ethyl alcohol from starch or sugar-based feed stocks is among man’s earliest ventures into value-added processing. While the basic steps remain the same, the process has been considerably refined in recent years, leading to a very efficient process. There are […]
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/value-adding-to-maize-part-1/
Protein is not the only measure for feed inputs.
An interesting article from Food & Beverage Reporter is quoted below. This places the issue of residual fat in mechanically pressed oilseeds in perspective. For years, feed companies only paid for oil cake on protein value, always refusing to acknowledge the benefits of slightly higher fat in the cake sold by small pressing companies. “Healthy […]
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/protein-is-not-the-only-measure-for-feed-inputs/
Ever heard of “Quinoa” and “Amarath”?
“Quinoa” is known as the Mother Grain, looks like a cross between millet and sesame and has been grown since 3,000 BC in the high Andes and cultivated by the Inca. Get it in yellow, pink, orange, white, black and purple! High protein and more calcium than milk. Apparently great in soups and summer salads. […]
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/ever-heard-of-quinoa-and-amarath/
The risk of NOT storing you own grain
The risk of NOT storing you own grain is important and includes: Central storage may decide not to accommodate farmer’s stock any longer – this amounts to forcing you to sell to central storage. Silos may be leased by the current owner in total to the large food corporations, leaving you to find storage many […]
Posted by Adriaan on April 22, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/the-risk-of-not-storing-you-own-grain/
4 Reasons to buy a Containerized Maize Mill
Compact No installation costs at site required. Optionally a diesel generator may be included. A Grain intake and storage system in containers above the milling container can be installed. Ideal for moving the milling system when required to do so and where no infrastructure exists.
Posted by Adriaan on April 22, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/4-reasons-to-buy-a-containerized-maize-mill/
7 Reasons to buy a Grizzly Wood Chipper
1. Grizzly wood Chippers are made in Canada and are exported to the USA, South America, Northern and Southern Europe, Australia and now Africa 2. Grizzly Wood Chippers adhere to the highest EU safety specifications 3. Grizzly Wood Chippers standard with a 2 year warranty on all parts excluding wear parts 4. Grizzly Wood Chippers are easy to maintain […]
Posted by Adriaan on April 22, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/7-reasons-to-buy-a-grizzly-wood-chipper/